"Spinning balls and glowing lights are how artists interpret the complex world of the smallest particles and the quantum world they inhabit. An exhibition at the Science Gallery is taking an artist's look at this mysterious world - and the art is sometimes as mysterious as the science they're allegedly interpreting. Candidly, I would say that it's easier to pretend this is nothing to do with science at all, and just look at it as a cluster of interesting artworks."
"The spinning balls are by Conrad Shawcross, and are a visual representation of when two black holes collide in space and send gravitational waves out into the universe. But it's two large spinning balls which spin at a speed that's a tiny bit uncomfortable at times, but it is behind a wire cage so you can get up close if you want to."
An exhibition at the Science Gallery presents artists' interpretations of quantum phenomena through interactive and sculptural works. Installations include spinning kinetic sculptures that evoke colliding black holes and a large interactive light wall with springs that trigger lights when pressed. Two nearly identical rooms suggest subtly different universes linked by a central glowing sculpture. The works prioritize visual impact and playfulness, inviting close viewing and physical interaction behind safety barriers. The exhibition blends accessible entertainment with provocative visual metaphors but offers limited explicit explanation of quantum mechanics. The exhibition, Quantum Untangled, is free and open Wed–Sat until the end of February 2026.
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